Iran has reportedly expressed a preference for negotiating with US Vice President JD Vance over other Trump officials, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
The preference comes as the US and Iran engage in talks over a 15-point ceasefire proposal, with Pakistan offering to host the negotiations.
According to regional sources, Iran views Vance as more open to ending the conflict, citing a lack of trust following the collapse of earlier talks.
However, sources also note that regional players believe it could be difficult for Vance to take on such negotiations, as ending the conflict will not be easy.
Despite signals of a potential deal, tensions between Iran and Israel remain high, with both sides carrying out attacks on each other's infrastructure.
The conflict has led to rising prices for oil, gas, and other goods, with commercial tankers avoiding the Strait of Hormuz and attacks affecting refining and gas processing facilities in the region.
